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Magnus or Rex?

117 replies

Onefortheteam · 17/05/2014 22:51

Your thoughts please or I'll have to flip a coin!

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Squirm · 18/05/2014 14:48

Both brilliant. I'd go for Magnus.

mercibucket · 18/05/2014 13:28

oops, genuinely thought this was in the 'super furry animals' thread Grin

Helpys · 18/05/2014 11:53

:) good sport OP

Magnus is lovely.

janie2 · 18/05/2014 11:22

I know 2 babies called Magnus. None called Rex but I did teach a Rex About 15yrs ago and I always thought it was a good strong name but couldn't imagine him as a grown up...no idea why, still can't.
My vote is Magnus but like both!

DitzyDonkey · 18/05/2014 11:10

Adore Rex its a brilliant name!

Yama · 18/05/2014 10:31

There was a Magnus in the year below me at school. No Scandi in his backround as far as I know. No issues with just being a Scottish Magnus.

User989546711 · 18/05/2014 10:14

P.S I know two non Scandi Magnuses and it suits them fine.

User989546711 · 18/05/2014 10:13

Both were on my list for DS! Same taste Grin

Magnus Rex in that order. Amazing name.

camsie · 18/05/2014 09:08

Rex

Nospringflower · 18/05/2014 09:06

Not that keen on Magnus but ok. Like Rex Grin

Youdontneedacriminallawyer · 18/05/2014 09:02

Don't pick Magnus unless you're Icelandic, or some other Scandinavian nationality. Rex is OK though.

sonlypuppyfat · 18/05/2014 08:31

What did you pick? Rover Wink

aliciagardner · 18/05/2014 08:22

Try again - both are lovely OP. Ignore the posters who are making the (frankly, boring) comments about either being a pet name. I've heard it all before with both of my DCs names. Rude. We had both Magnus and Rex on our list though chose something completely different in the end!

aliciagardner · 18/05/2014 08:18

Both

MuttonCadet · 18/05/2014 08:16

Magnus, I'm not keen on Rex at all.

burgatroyd · 18/05/2014 08:11

Rex, absolutely.

Magnus is toooo muchnus

sonlypuppyfat · 18/05/2014 08:05

I think it's awful of people to say it's an alsations name, I would have said spaniel.

SnapeAndLily · 18/05/2014 07:59

Magnus, without a shadow of a doubt.

Bowlersarm · 18/05/2014 07:55

Rex

RAFWife12 · 18/05/2014 07:51

Out of those 2 I would say Magnus. Rex makes me think of a dogs name too. Sorry!

Anjou · 18/05/2014 04:37

Both are AWESOME names - good choice OP!

If you like the thought if the nn Mags, Magpie, Gus etc, go for Magnus. If not, go for Rex.

I know 2 Magnus' & 1 Rex. Both human. Rude folk who ask whether you're "naming a dog" should bore off and get a hobby. Smile

Geraldthegiraffe · 18/05/2014 00:23

I was assuming for a dog too!

alita7 · 18/05/2014 00:11

rex

Allalonenow · 18/05/2014 00:11

Rex
Rex
Rex
Great name!

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Onefortheteam · 18/05/2014 00:05

Oh no! It's too close to call. May have to get a coin after all :-/

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